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The Terrace At Denison

1300 Memorial Dr, Denison, TX 75020 · Grayson County

For-profit · 136 certified beds · 43% occupancy · (903) 465-7442

The U.S. government (CMS) rates The Terrace At Denison 1 out of 5 stars overall, much below average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 2 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.

CMS quality ratings

Overall★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★
Quality of resident care★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.

Nurse staffing

Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality, and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.

TX median 3.27

3.43 nurse hours per resident per day. 5% above the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
3.43 hrs
RN
0.44 hrs
LPN
1.09 hrs
Aide
1.90 hrs

Safety & compliance flags

No CMS warning flags on record.

Recent inspection findings

The specific problems state inspectors cited, the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.

37
total findings
2
immediate jeopardy
0
caused actual harm
9
from complaints
  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · May 3, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 25, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0576 · Sep 11, 2025Corrected Sep 26, 2025

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0689 · Sep 11, 2025Corrected Sep 26, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0812 · Sep 11, 2025Corrected Sep 26, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · Sep 11, 2025Corrected Sep 26, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0600 · May 3, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 25, 2026

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0558 · Dec 3, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 18, 2025

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0695 · Dec 3, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 18, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0761 · Dec 3, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 18, 2025

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0553 · Sep 11, 2025Corrected Sep 26, 2025

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 37 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.

Antipsychotic drug use

The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.

13.5%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 8.3%
National median 13.4%

This is above the national median. Ask how the home decides to start these medications and how often it reviews them.

Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the Texas study

Federal fines and penalties

Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.

Total fines
$47,097
Number of fines
1
Payment denials
0

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the most-fined homes in Texas

Ownership

This home is for-profit (for profit - limited liability company). It is part of the Fundamental Healthcare chain, which operates 67 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.